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About Swagman
"Ride, paddle, explore: seek your adventure"
That philosophy was the intention of founders Jim and Jan Morris who saw an opportunity to create a better way to transport your bike back in the early 90’s. Swagman was one of the first companies worldwide to design and market a hitch style bike rack. Over the years, that small bike rack company based in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia grew to include numerous other ground breaking designs in the North American Bicycle, RV and Automobile markets.
Nels D
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
This bike rack was easy to install and does the job of holding the bikes well. We have previously used a four bike and two bike rack from them in the past and they have always held up for us. We drive a Toyota Tacoma and the bolt with the cotter pin was too short, but we did upgrade to a locking threaded bolt that was longer and worked just fine. This bike rack arrived with an end cap that was broken. We called the company directly and they sent us a new cap without any charges or hassle. Overall, we would recommend this bike rack to others.
Juan Villa
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
New vehicle, needed the tilt option. My old Swagman did not have. This new one also has nicer tire hoops and rubber straps. Fits my Rav4 with plenty of room for full door open close. In general I love the real steel, center frame top hook, and of course the vale at this price is outstanding 👏 👌 👍.
darryl
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
My yamaha e-bike fits this thing great. So easy to load and unload the bike, plus the fold down feature is great. A very solid product
Tom H
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
I couldn't justify spending $800+ on a big name bike rack since I really only use it a few times a year so I got this one. It does the job. Tilt back works well, it holds the bikes securely and it sturdy enough for my use. It can also be locked up with bike locks easily enough. The only downside is that it's pretty heavy for a bike rack and puts a lot of weight behind your rear axle. But, it's better than spending way too much on an occasional use item!
Denis S.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
Nearly returned this carrier due to wobbling so severe my wife said she couldn't look back at the bikes on the rack when we were on the road. I contacted the company and was told the bolts/nuts have to be VERY tight. So I literally whacked the handle of my wrench a couple times with a hammer and that seemed to do the trick. There is still some play but the unit feels far more secure.I also found the instructions, particularly the diagrams, to be awful.We're keeping the rack but, while we have been using it without incident, my recommendation has to be mild. It's not great but the price is good and it seems to hold the bikes pretty securely.
Jennifer Customer
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2021
I’ve used this rack a few times now and overall I’m very happy with it. It was relatively easy to assemble and since I don’t want to leave it on my car all the time, it is easily removable when not in use. One tip - definitely tighten the bolt into the hitch ‘very tight’ as the instructions dictate. Otherwise there is a bit of play in the hitch mount. The tilt feature is a must have!
Gerald Losier
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2021
Really happy with my purchase. First time I bought a bike rack. After checking a couple of reviews, decided with this model for quality-price.Couple of notes (good and less good)- relatively easy to install, although written instructions could be a little clearer (illustrations size is realy small)- Works great and is really secure and solid- tilt feature is a great option (part of why I choose this model), but is a bit hard to make work- black coating paint is really easy to scratch
Gloria Meske
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
I am a 68 yo woman, recently retired, looking to take my bike places. Wanted a bike rack I could handle, not too heavy, complicated, yet reliable to use. Wanted the bike tray type for the wheels, so I don't have to lift my hybrid Giant bike too high. Considered Yakima Hold Up and Thule, but way too much $$$$ for amount I would be using the rack. Decided to give this Swagman (which had many great reviews & suggestions) a try to attach to my 2020 Subaru Forester.I tried putting it together, per instructions, to no avail. Asked my son to help. Then after reading reviews on "easy to put together (not)", I decided to give it another try. It took me about 1.5 grueling hours, reading, re-reading the instructions (not very user friendly, I would be happy to write Swagman new ones), I finally did it!!!! Felt so accomplished and proud. Many said the instructions made sense once you were successfully done, true, but they could have been better, for sure.Got my bike secured and just took it for a trial run about town. Very little wobble, my bike feels secure. The tilt feature is great, as can still open the hatchback. The rack is heavy to take on and off, but I will see about that. I fear I will pop the auto open hatchback button and then what?!?!?All in all, I feel it is a good, quality rack, nice features and a good value. I am happy with my purchase, just read the directions very literally.
Darren O.
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
Got this for my wife’s vehicle and she absolutely loves it. Got it with the locking cable as well which ensures we can secure bikes and hitch to car with no problems. Was easy to install and works very well. Easy to tilt which allows here full access to the back of the SUV without having to take the bike rack or bikes off which is fantastic and definitely worth the little extra over the models that don’t tilt. Far less expensive than Thule and some other brands but we have found it to be just as easy to use and install and it is really sturdy and well built and the locking cable add on is great and easy to use as well. Would definitely recommend for anybody looking for such an item - think it’s great value for the money and good quality product.
bobby richardson
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
This is a very well built bike rack! Less than 15mins to assemble and light enough to be carried and installed into a receiver by man or woman. Very sturdy, esp since it come with a threaded bolt and washer that prevents extra wobble and rattle! I’ve been able confidentially pack my bike onto this rack and travel all over the state of Florida, to do cardio in other cities, not just my own. The tilt works excellent, plenty of room to get in the trunk. Folds up and fits right in the trunk when your done riding. I leave it in the trunk since I bike often. It’s a great investment! I’ve already recommended to friends.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2020
Just a great bike rack for the price, sturdy, our two bikes are solidly held in place even on very bad and bumpy roads, and the icing on the cake is the fact that it tilt away from our minivan allowing the opening of the tailgate without removing the bikes, also it is very easy to install the bikes on the rack.Awesome product from a canadian company!
Keri S.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
Very pleased with this purchase. Moved from a 4 bike to this 2 bike carrier. I have a beach Cruiser style women's bike and have a hard time making it fit other bike racks without the special bar adapter that you have to purchase to make my style of bike compatible with most other bike racks ( I have had issues with these bars bending). This bike rack eliminated that dumb bar for me! Yay, one less thing to worry about and adjust! I also found that my bike (beach cruiser) would always sit lower than other bikes on bike racks that hold bikes by their frames and not the wheels. This was another reason I purchased this model as there is no more concern on whether or not my bike might hit the ground when we go over a dip or coming out of a steep driveway. Love the sliding padded- frame holders - having the press release on these instead of the twist kind is also a bonus... quicker and faster!The Tire holders work well with thin 10speed style, standard, and mountain bike tires. Fat tires will NOT fit in this one, but this was not an issue for our family.Carrier does not wobble more than just a tiny bit and that is because of the movable tilt joint - THIS IS NOT a big deal at all and anyone who is experiencing big movement like I read about in other reviews must not have something tightened up enough. I use this this on a 2x2 hitch and do not have any issuesSECURITY/LOCKING: While the bike carrier itself does not lock the bikes or can you lock the carrier to your car, there are plenty of holes and other parts that you can loop a bike lock through to accomplish this.Overall I am very pleased with this
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2020
Bought a locking hitch pin and guess what, it doesn't work with this bike rack!!They are forcing you to buy their own Swagman locking hitch pin for like 50 bucks or so on purpose, so if u are towing or using your tow hitch you constantly have to change the locking pin! I fixed this by drilling a bigger hole but now its pretty wobbly!For the price look elsewhere much better items out there
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